Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Rules and regulations may include:
dangerous goods regulations
environmental regulations
licensing arrangements
OHS legislation, regulations and codes
relevant commonwealth and state or territory building Acts, regulations and codes, such as the BCA
relevant Australian standards, such as:
AS 2444 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location
note: Australian standards are frequently revised and users must always check for currency and amendments
other relevant legislation relating to fire protection equipment, including:
international shipping codes
marine codes for different Australian States
requirements of Australian petroleum industry.
Requirements may be confirmed with:
colleagues
managers
supervisors
team leaders.
Work procedures may include:
assignment instructions
equipment manufacturers’ requirements
instructions from colleagues, supervisor or manager
personal protective equipment requirements
reporting and documentation requirements
specific customer requirements.
Checking compliance requirements may include:
conducting commissioning tests detailed in Australian standard AS 2444 Portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets - Selection and location, and manufacturers’ documents to verify performance of an installed, repaired or altered piece of equipment or system
reviewing documentation to verify that installed systems comply with relevant rules and regulations, such as fire safety statement for the building.
Action may include:
advising customer
documenting non-compliance
making equipment safe
reporting, as required.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
job scheduling systems and communication devices
personnel practices and guidelines outlining work roles, responsibilities and delegations
recording and reporting documentation and systems
relevant OHS policies, procedures and programs
relevant rules and regulations
standard operating procedures, work instructions and manuals.
Location surfaces may include:
brick
concrete
metal
plaster
plastic
wood.
Customer requirements may include:
confirming or varying service instructions
following sign-in and sign-out procedures for entry to or exit from premises
providing non-routine or urgent services
providing routine services
providing written or verbal confirmation of services provided and future maintenance schedule
sighting work permits.
Fire cabinets may include types that:
accommodate one extinguisher
accommodate more than one extinguisher.
Fasteners should be appropriate to the location and may include those for:
fire blankets, such as:
cup hooks
screws
fire extinguishers and fire cabinets, such as:
expanding bolts
explosive powered fasteners
plugs
screws.
Documentation may include:
application for credit forms
certificates of inspection
corrective action reports
customer recommendation forms
equipment recommendation forms
expense claims
job cards
maintenance record system
motor vehicle fleet cards
petty cash vouchers
product documentation
service agreements.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by practical demonstration of the installation of a number of portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets within customers’ premises to meet:
customer requirements
hazard present in the area to be protected
BCA and relevant Australian standards.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
select, position and install portable fire extinguishers and fire blankets to meet hazard present in the area to be protected and according to BCA and relevant Australian standards.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to a customer’s premises or a simulated workplace environment
necessary tools, specialist equipment, manuals, spare parts and relevant documentation.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPFES2004A Identify types of installed fire safety equipment and systems
CPPFES2006A Prepare for installation and servicing operations.